FIRST HOME MEET TOMORROW!!!!! Here is what you need to know!

(We are keeping an eye on the weather and will let you know if there are any changes)

Attached is a cheat sheet of things to bring. We also recommend you download the SwimTopia app to make meets easier on yourself. 

Timing

• 4-4:15: Arrive to get your swimmer’s arm marked by coaches (I.e. writing their event, heat and lane on their arms so they know where to be and when). We will have caps available!!!
  • We recognize this may be challenging for our middle schoolers; just get there as early as you can! 
• 4:30-5 Warm-up. DSL will warm up at 5.
• 5:30 Meet starts!!! Our JAVs will help ensure our 6U and 7-8 kiddos make it to their events; 9+ should get to the blocks at least 3 events before their event. 
  • Encourage kids to sit/play with their age groups to build those friendships and help them easier to find:)

Parking

• If possible, please walk or get dropped off so we have plenty of parking for the other team. If you need to drive, be sure to only park on one side of the street - we will have signs out to remind you.

Meet programs will be sent out tomorrow. Please remember, coach Kylie tries to take all requests into considerations and she only put kids in events where she has full confidence of their abilites. That said, they may not be in the top choice - not every kid can be in free, we need some in fly (and event the IM!!) :) Please be supportive of her and positive when talking to your kids if they are wary. This is summer swim, it is meant to be fun and to give kids new experiences!

Parent Volunteers: Please see Jean Bradley when you arrive. Shift 1, you will meet ~5:20 with the ref. We will make a call when it is time for the second shift volunteers to meet; typically around event 36. 

Sportsmanship: We are all Sun Devils and we all represent the team! Let's be positive, kind and supportive! Cheer loudly for all the kiddos! Tell your kid to high five the swimmer on either side of them! Make sure your kid ready for their events! Be sure to clean up your space at the end of the night! 

Food: We will have lots of it at concessions!!! The Proctor's are donating their legendary pork, we'll have pizza, candy, drinks and, of course, snocones (and more)! New this year, we'll have pickles and hummus with carrots if you want a healthy snack. Bring cash or Venmo - go ahead and add our account as a friend @RedfieldSTC1

What about rain or thunder? Summer storms sort of go in hand with summer swim. That said, we'll communicate if there are any changes before the meet. We do abide by thunder break rules; and the meet a on until we "call it". This goes for before and during the meet. 

As always, our website has TONS of info on what to bring, what to expect, etc. Check it out https://redfield.swimtopia.com/meet-faqs)

Let's Go Sun Devils!!!